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Start Chemo Monday
Yep, Monday it is. Had a PET this past Monday that apparently shows no activity except in the pleura. That is good news. Liver is still inactive according to report. I will start a two cycle regimen of chemo with Carbo/Taxol. This is the same as what Winnie got, except she also had 5FU, for her liver mets. Med/Onc says she…
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anal hemorroids and fissures
Had my first rectal exam since treatments and no tumor was felt! Yeah The anticipation for the 3 month check up is driving me crazy. I just want to know! I'm feeling a little depressed. Is this normal? Did anyone experiences hemorroids or anal fissures after treatment? I'm seven weeks out of treatment and feel pretty good…
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Hair????
So here's the hair question.... I was told my hair MIGHT thin some. As of today it is "thinning" in droves. What has everyone else experienced as far as hair? Did the thinning eventually stop. (Cut it prior to chemo from past my sholders to collar length. have one week of chemo and two of radiation behind me...) Thanks in…
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hurting still
It has been four months since my last treatment for stage IIIB anal cancer. I got great news at my 3 month check up at Sloan Kettering. There was NED. I was very happy for that news but I am still struggling with bowelmovements. I was on Mirlax and went off of it becasue I felt I was going too much. I switched to stool…
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Need a little "been there" words!!
Hey ALl Had my first scan since my lung resection today. Nervous! But have many prayers and positive energies around me! Would SOOO like to hear I have a fresh start from this point....NO NED!!! But hey....I've been very worried the last 2 days as I've been bleeding. Pretty much every time I go to the bathroom yesterday…
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Pancreas and other Cancer Treatments
Hi everyone, I was wondering if anyone heard of Issels Treatment in California? Has anyone been there? How do they treat cancer? What are the results? I would really appreciate it if I got any feed back from someone who has been there. Thank you very much. Julia.
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Excellent source for information on anal cancer
Hi Everyone-- This link was forwarded to me by another anal cancer survivor. I think it has some good information and links, so please check it out! http://www.thesurvivorsclub.org/support-center/health/cancer/anal-cancer.html
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MRI Results
Hi Everyone-- I got the report on my MRI from yesterday and it reads as follows: "Pre-contrast scans demonstrate a diminutive postmenopausal uterus tilted to the let of midline. There is no evidence for a separate pelvic mass. Specifically, the vaginal apex is unremarkable. Neither ovary is identified with confidence. No…
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Hope
I was diagnosed with Stage II, no lymph nodes, anal cancer in December 2009. It was hard news to deliver in a variety of ways with kids ages 21 to 4. I had the "garden variety" of treatment, chemo at the start sandwiched with chemo at the end and radiation inbetween. I remember my oncolgist asking me if I'd had frequent…
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MD Anderson Tuesday
I got phone call from the GI Coordinator at MD Anderson, Wednesday, to let me know the ball was rolling and to get some preliminary info from me. Was not expecting a second phone call Thursday at 5:30 pm telling me that I have an consult appointment with Dr. Cathy Eng on Tuesday, June 15 at 1:00 pm. Holy smokes!!! They…
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Thinking of you, Joanne
Prayers winging your way and support forever. Priscilla
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one year ago
I am somewhat new to the board, but have followed the postings for a few months now. One year ago today, I was diagnosed with stage 3 anal cancer. I was 40 years old and on the very day, my only child also turned 7. One year later, I am so grateful to be here, seeing her turn 8, and to be feeling so good, and having some…
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Female issues - Questions for the gals on the board
Based on posts I'd read here I thought it would be a good idea to go see my gynecologist to ensure that I do not end up with some of the problems and issues that others have run into. Also, I've been having a small amount of discharge that I wanted to have checked. And there were a couple of bumps I had noticed that were…
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Having symptoms & can not find an answer for constipation & full feeling after eating,loss of weight
My 41 year old son is having cronic constipation & can not tolerate solid foods very well. Has a feeling of fullness after few bites of food & drink. He has lost weight & suffers with some pain. The basic test have revealed nothing. He did have a cancerous mass on his left kidney removed. They say the kidney mass had…
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Thickening of the lower intestine due to radiation?
Hi All, My 79 year old mom just went through the treatment from hell that all of you have experienced. God bless all of you. She is 3 weeks post treatment and her burns are getting much better as well as her diarrhea. EXTREMELY tired though. However, she is experiencing extreme pain in her abdominal area - doesn't seem to…
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Finished treatment!
Hi, I had my last treatment today!! There were a couple of bad weeks but, I see light at end of tunnel.I wanted to thank everyone on this board. I'm so glad I found this place. All of you have been so helpful. Reading all the posts and replys gave me more info than the doctors did. Just knowing others made it thru this…
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Newly diagosed with questions??
Hi, So glad to have found this board with real people and their stories. I have been attached to my pc for information since my diaagnosis on May 19. I had no prior symptons and had never even heard of anal cancer before. I went for a routine colonoscopy ( my first one) on Feb 22, 2010. There wew two polyps removed one in…
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colostomy
I am glad to find this discussion board. Please I need help with this urge feeling to go the normal way after colostomy. I was dx December 2009 with stage 3 rectal cancer. finished Chemo/rediation by March 3 and surgery just 4 weeks ago. I was sewn shot and right now trying to get use to my colostomy but, some times it is…
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Joanne???
Hi...just checking to see how you are doing Joanne??
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Help! Suggestions to combat feeling depressed.
I've always been a glass is half full kind of gal, and still am, so much to be thankful for... but I'm finding myself feeling depressed, normally going to the gym and staying active takes care of this, but with the current situation (no stamina) that's out. My friends are wonderful, but they can't understand any of this…
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The Journey Begins
I want to first thank everyone on this site for their insight, their information, their personal stories that I was able to bring with me to my first meeting today at the U of M. I met with my colo-rectal surgeon who asked me what I thought this was and what I expected from him to do. I was able to express myself clearly…
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Scary
K, I am going in for surgery on Wednesday to remove pre cancerous cells. To say that the last week has been difficult would be an understatement. The biggest problem that I'm facing at the moment is the fact that my Husband is so angry lately. He's picking at every I do and don't do, what I say and how I say it. I'm just…
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Climbing out of the valley!
Hey all! 2010 will go down as a strange year. During my anual physcial, the Dr found a mass near my anus. I had myself convinced it was an external hemroid. Well it was not. 1/29 I had surgery to have it removed. What a pain in the **** (lol I know I'm sorry) that was! Took about 2 weeks to recover. Then the surgen sent me…
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New - Stage 2 N0M0 - diagnosed March 10, 2010
Hi everyone. I’m so glad I found you (thank you, Joanne!). I am a 52-year-old female diagnosed on March 10th 2010 with Anal Cancer Stage 2 N0M0. Tumor is in the muscle but has not broken through the wall. I have a consultation appt on Mar 16 with a ColoRectal Surgeon. I am trying to obtain as much info as possible as soon…
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after thoughts
Done with treatments for four weeks now OF STAGE 3. Just waiting for the visit to sloan keeterling on april 5th for the first rectal exam. Nervous and overwhelmed. I still wonder how I got this? It eats away at me. I am experieincing some headaches and body aches. DId any of you have this? COuld this be signs of something?…
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anal cancer
this . is for Dea. I hope day is gong well.As for mr i amm ok. My body is es today. PLaese e
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How long did your pain last after treatment was over?
Hi everyone. I am done my chemo and radiation and did pretty well throughout both, despite an infection and some serious skin irritation. The week I was done my treatment, the doc pulled my Fentanyl patch from 100 to 25 mcgs and stopped the oral pain pills. I don't know if this is the reason I am feeling so much more…
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Severe skin breakdown and pain after week 5 - with hospitalization. Anyone had to stop and restart r
Hello all. I've not been able to write due to a substantial setback after five weeks of radiation. After finishing week 5 of radiation (and the chemo in week 5) I developed severe tissue breakdown and extreme pain. Oral pain medication provided no relief at all and I began to bleed from the vaginal area. I was hospitalized…
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first ultrasound scope since treaments
Hi All, I am going for my first 3month ultrasound scope since my treatments for stage 3B anal cancer. I am seeing Dr. Wong at Sloan Kettering in NY. I am still very sore in the anal area after bowel movements and he won't put me out for it. I am very worried about the pain I may feel during the soope. How bad was it for…
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Follow-up visit today
Hi everyone. Well today was the post VAT procedure visits. The visit with the thorasic surgeon went well. Incision healing, post chest scan looked so much like the before, he had to double check that he had the correct one. No fluid in the lung, breath sounds are great, I am completely asymptomatic, he was pleased. Yes, it…